Backlog

Synonyms of backlog

• accumulation
• stockpile
• pileup

Antonyms of backlog

• current
• finished
• completion

Collocations of backlog

work backlog

Frequency: 80 %

The team has a large work backlog to tackle this week.

backlog of orders

Frequency: 70 %

The company is struggling to fulfill the backlog of orders due to high demand.

backlog of emails

Frequency: 60 %

I need to catch up on the backlog of emails in my inbox.

backlog of paperwork

Frequency: 50 %

The office manager is overwhelmed by the backlog of paperwork on her desk.

backlog of repairs

Frequency: 45 %

The maintenance team is working overtime to clear the backlog of repairs in the building.

Idiomatic Expressions for backlog

• Phrase: to clear a backlog
  Meaning: to finish or resolve a large amount of work or tasks that have built up over time
  Usage: We need to clear the backlog of orders before we can start on any new projects.